Bangkok pricesTypical travel costs & cost of living in Bangkok
Median prices travelers actually see in Bangkok, in local THB and US dollars (updated 2010-08-01). Use them to plan your daily budget.
Typical prices in Bangkok by category
| Category | Typical (THB) | Typical (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Lodging | 1,200.00 THB | $38.41 |
| Food | 170.00 THB | $5.44 |
| Attractions | 190.00 THB | $5.95 |
| Drink | 110.00 THB | $3.38 |
| Shopping | 650.00 THB | $20.80 |
| Services | 1,400.00 THB | $44.81 |
What things cost in Bangkok
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Kamavijitra: The Art of Lovemaking · admission | 500.00 THB · $16.00 |
| Entry fee | 400.00 THB · $12.80 |
| Beer | 150.00 THB · $4.80 |
| Breakfast | 120.00 THB · $3.84 |
| cocktail sets you back | 110.00 THB · $3.38 |
| Coffee | 15.00 THB · $0.48 |
| Cafe latte | 120.00 THB · $3.84 |
| Curry | 150.00 THB · $4.80 |
| dinner | 170.00 THB · $5.44 |
| simple Thai or European dishes | 120.00 THB · $3.84 |
| Kong-style dim sum Good value | 19.00 THB · $0.61 |
| dorm baht for private | 380.00 THB · $11.68 |
| Hotel room | 30.00 THB · $0.96 |
| Pridi Hostel · stay | 500.00 THB · $16.00 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Bangkok expensive for travelers?
- Bangkok prices below show typical (median) costs by category in THB and USD, so you can judge for your budget.
- How much does food cost in Bangkok?
- See the "Food" row in the table for the typical meal price in Bangkok.
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Prices are medians of crowd-sourced + open-licence observations for travel planning, not official statistics. Actual prices vary by venue and season.